News from the industry

February 1, 2011

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IEHA Presents 2010 Honorary Membership Award

The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) recently awarded Bob Robinson, Sr., founder and president of Kaivac Inc., with the 2010 Honorary Membership Award for his work in providing equipment to the housekeeping management profession that protects the health of end-users, building occupants and improves the self-esteem of cleaning workers.

The recipient of the Honorary Membership Award is granted complimentary IEHA membership for life.

IFMA''s Award of Excellence honors companies, individuals, chapters and councils who have raised the bar in their contributions to the advancement of the facility management profession and to IFMA around the globe.

Unger Announces New Vice President

Unger Enterprises Inc. recently announced the appointment of Oguz Erkan as its new vice president of global operations.

Erkan joins Unger with more than 20 years of operations leadership experience and will continue developing Unger''s world-class global supply chain by strengthening business relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Network Services Announces Staff Addition

Network Services Company recently announced the addition of Vanessa Fleenor to the marketing department in the role of market manager.

Fleenor has over 15 years of marketing experience and her background includes a variety of marketing and market research roles in the technology and food manufacturing sectors.

Earth Friendly Products was selected to receive the award based on the company''s contributions in conserving California''s resources and the company''s continued efforts towards zero waste and zero emissions.

The 2010 International Symposium was designed to bring each Spartan location together to reinforce their unity and capitalize on individual strengths and experiences.

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